The top independent talent, ranked by ChefScore™.
ChefScore™ blends verified ratings, completion, consistency, and community feedback — not just star ratings. These are the chefs and food trucks earning it.
Top Chefs
Marcus Baptiste
Creole & Southern · Atlanta, GA
Sofia Marchetti
Italian & Pasta · Chicago, IL
Carlos Rivera
Meal-Prep Specialist · Los Angeles, CA
Darnell Hayes
BBQ & Smoked Meats · Houston, TX
Amara Okafor
Nigerian & West African · Washington, D.C.
Mei Lin
Asian Fusion · Los Angeles, CA
Grandma Rose
Grandma's Kitchen · Atlanta, GA
Tanya Smith
Corporate Events · Washington, D.C.
Anthony Brooks
Seafood · Baltimore, MD
Patricia Gold
Date-Night Specialist · Chicago, IL
James Carter
BBQ & Corporate · Houston, TX
Lisa Chen
Pastry & Desserts · Seattle, WA
Roberto Vega
Plant-Based & Vegan · Los Angeles, CA
Dev Patel
Modern Indian · New York, NY
Maria Santos
Pastry & Home Baking · Miami, FL
Kenji Tan
Sushi & Seafood · Seattle, WA
AllDemWings
WIngs · Arlington, VA
Sample Chef Demo
· Washington, DC
Top Food Trucks
Smoky Oak BBQ Co.
Texas BBQ · Austin
El Rayo Tacos
Mexican Street Tacos · Los Angeles
Sweet Roll Dessert Truck
Dessert & Ice Cream · Miami
Harbor Claw Seafood
Seafood Boil & Lobster Rolls · Boston
Morning Grind Coffee Truck
Specialty Coffee & Pastries · Seattle
Brunch Wagon
Breakfast & Brunch · Atlanta